Coletta Banks, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Coletta!

Coletta Banks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has been providing therapeutic services in private practice since 2009, serving children, individuals, couples, and families in a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment.

My focus

Mrs. Banks brings a warm, compassionate, and client-centered presence to her therapeutic work, creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals, couples, families, and children feel supported and understood. Above all, Mrs. Banks is deeply committed to supporting her clients’ growth, healing, and resilience.

My approach

Mrs. Banks utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach, tailoring treatment to meet the unique clinical needs of each client. Her therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and Motivational Interviewing tailored specifically for the client's needs.

My communication style

Mrs. Banks communicates with clients in a clear, thoughtful, and insightful manner while maintaining a warm and inviting presence that helps individuals feel at ease from the very first interaction. She understands that entering therapy can feel overwhelming, and she takes care to explain the therapeutic process in a way that is approachable.

My journey to mental healthcare

Mrs. Banks began her journey in providing therapy after recognizing at an early age—through meaningful life experiences—that supporting others through healing and growth was her calling and destiny. These experiences shaped her deep empathy and commitment to understanding the emotional challenges people face.

My goals for you

Mrs. Banks works collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals that align with their personal values and desired outcomes. Through open discussion and ongoing feedback, she helps clients develop goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-focused, ensuring clarity and direction throughout treatment.

Our first session

In the first session, Mrs. Banks takes time to create a warm and supportive environment while building rapport and helping the client feel comfortable and understood. The session includes a comprehensive assessment to better understand the client’s concerns, history, strengths, and needs, while also allowing space for the client to share at their o

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Coletta Banks